The problem involves an electron moving parallel to an infinitely long straight conductor carrying a current, with the goal of determining the magnitude and direction of the force experienced by the electron. The context is rooted in electromagnetism, particularly the interaction between moving charges and magnetic fields.
The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different interpretations of the problem setup. Some guidance has been offered regarding the relevance of distance from the conductor and the implications of the conductor's geometry, but no consensus has been reached on the specifics of the situation.
There is uncertainty regarding the nature of the conductor, whether it is a wire or a flat plate, which affects the uniformity of the magnetic field. Participants are also considering the implications of the problem being suitable for an introductory course.
I think you will need to know the geometry of the conductor and the distance the electron is from the conductor.a.gracias said:An infinitely long straight conductor 'XY' is carrying a current of 5 Ampere. An electron moving with a speed of 10^5 m/s parallel to the conductor in air from A to B. Calculate the magnitude of force experienced by the electron and direction of force.
Pls help. Ur help will be greatly appreciated.
It doesn't say that the conductor is a wire. What if it is a flat plate? The magnetic field is not uniform around the plate. So just knowing the distance from the centre is not enough.rude man said:You don't need any geometrical info on the wire, just the distance from the electron to the wire's center.
(The electron is specifically moving in air, not the conductor).
Andrew Mason said:It doesn't say that the conductor is a wire. What if it is a flat plate? The magnetic field is not uniform around the plate. So just knowing the distance from the centre is not enough.
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